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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Novato, CA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Novato, CA

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Madalitso M.


Novato, CA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Full/Part Time Nanny, Family Assistant, Caregiver, House Keeper Available Now.

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a mature woman who love kids. I am fun to be with; I am dependable, honest and flexible. I have worked with families taking care of of kids all ages in Marin County for over 10 years. I also have a few caregiving/elderly care/special needs. I live in San Marin, Novato. I have a clean CDL with reliable transport. I am CPR...
Madalitso can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Mada is a skilled, experienced, thoughtful caregiver. She took care of my 9-month-old son over several weeks. Mada came to my home prepared to bond and support my son's social, emotional, and physical development. For example, she wore a special necklace that...

Althea W.

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Kaitlyn C.


Novato, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have years of experience caring for babies at 4 months to full-aged adults. I also have varying experience caring for individuals with special needs, including autism and behavioral challenges. I am a positive person and strive for providing a positive environment for the children and families I work for. I am fully...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kaitlyn is an honest, reliable, and out-going person. She takes a lot of pride in her work and is fun to be around. I know I can count on Katilyn to be on time and complete her tasks in a timely manner. She is highly recommended."

karen C.

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Rubi E.


Novato, CA

$30/hr18 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with 18 years in the field, I'm passionate about fostering a safe and nurturing environment for children. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my innate ability to connect with children and positively impact their lives. My patient and calm...
Rubi can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rubi is one of THE kindest, loving and amazing members of our family! She truly has loved our girls as one of her own for years, and I cannot express my sincerest appreciation, trust and love for her. Trusting someone with your children is one of the most important...

Ryan B.

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Madalitso M.


Novato, CA

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

I have six years experience taking care of elders, chronically ill adults and kids with special needs. I have a great passion doing this.
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Estefania Z.


Novato, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hello, my name is Karolina and I have been a caregiver for over eight years. I have worked with many different families whose children have different disabilities. I have a reliable vehicle, full insurance and a valid drivers license. References are available upon request.
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Kaitlyn C.


Novato, CA

$19-24/hr8 yrs exp

Hello, In 2014 I had my first position of caring for a young man with special needs. He was about 24 years old but cognitively about three years. I enjoyed caring for him and continued over the years to support other families with children who have special needs. I've worked with a few children in various age groups with higher...
For the past 7 years I have spent a considerable amount of time helping the geriatric community primarily those with Alzheimer's and Dementia as well as those in SNF where I worked with a greater range of individuals with issues ranging from hip surgeries, ms, to post radiation treatment patients. Recently I have begun working...
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Christy G.


Novato, CA

$17-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hello I'm Christy! I'm a 22-year-old with a heck of a lot of experience! I worked in caregiving, a special ed department in an elementary school and at a trauma informed care center. (CPR, Special needs care, TBRI training, Pat down/restraint training, class room teaching and tutoring, transportation, deescalation skills,...
Christy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

I have been dedicated to the Boys and Girls Club for the past three years as a Club Director. I work closely with children aged 5 to 12, including those with special needs. Building connections, getting to know each child personally, and creating lasting memories are the highlights of my role. As a creative individual, I enjoy...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
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Isabella R.


Novato, CA

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

Bella R. From Novato,CA

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Bella, and I am a college student home for the summer ! Three words I would use to describe myself are patient, empathetic and driven. I have roughly two-three years of babysitting experience and I have spent significant time being a TA and volunteering in special needs classrooms. I love working with kids because while I...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Ana S.


Novato, CA

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

I'm an experienced childcare provider with more than five years of experience caring for children of all ages in my church in Brazil and kids in my family, and experience as au pair here in USA, including special needs care. I also have CPR training and First Aid training. I speak English, Portuguese and a little bit of...
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Ana Carolina O.


Novato, CA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Ana

Hello family! I'm Ana, I'm 25 years old and I'm from Brazil. I live kids and take care of them it's a huge privilege for me. Following your development and your world perspective enchants me. I have experience with kids in Brazil, with the children's ministry in my Brazilian church and here in United States as au pair, taking...
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Estefania Z.


Novato, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

With more than a decade of experience in providing compassionate and reliable care, I specialize in supporting individuals of all ages with their daily living needs. My expertise spans elder care, special needs assistance, and chronic illness management, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. I am committed to enhancing the...
Estefania can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, hospice services & more
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Madalitso M.


Novato, CA

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Wonderful And Nurturing Senior/General Care Giver Available Now

I have been helping people live full, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes and facilities since 2006. I also have a room for rent in my house for clients that are looking to be housed and taken care of at the same time. I am dedicated to providing comprehensive in-home and facility care that...
Madalitso can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, personal care & more

Lauren C.


Novato, CA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name's Lauren, and I'm a nursing student with a HUGE heart for caregiving! I've been babysitting since I was 13, but ever since I started nursing school, my passion for helping others has grown even more. I also have 7 siblings, so watching kids has always been apart of my life- even when I was one! I'm certified...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lauren sat for our three kiddos for a date night and wow, she was fantastic! Punctual, professional, asked amazing questions, calm, and at ease. "

Alexandra H.

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Kim H.


Petaluma, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Caregiver - Children, Adults, Special Needs, Animals

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a parent of three children, including twins, and a grandparent of five under eight years. My experience includes vestibular and proprioceptive issues, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and visual impairment. I believe in championing all in my care, empowering them, and ensuring their personal needs are honored and met. A certified...
Kim can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kim has been wonderful with our toddler and is a lovely person in general. She even tidies up and shows genuine affection to our dog. Punctual, dependable, and she stayed late without hesitation when I broke the water main and had to scramble around before dark. I...

Justin G.

Hello! I am a San Anselmo native and mom to two fabulous teens. I also previously taught preschool so I am confident with all ages. I am currently in Nursing School and am CPR certified. I am a non smoker and have a clean and reliable car. I also have experience working with special needs. I am looking for weekday...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Laurel S.


San Rafael, CA

$30-40/hr3 yrs exp

Intuitive Caregiving

I have over 3 years of paid caregiving experience with those with special needs and also dementia. I will get to know each person and take each day as a new learning experience to grow into a better caregiver. I thoroughly enjoy being of assistance to others while also giving them the independence and respect that they deserve....
Laurel can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
My experience as a teacher likely plays a huge role in your ability to connect with children. Teaching gives you plenty of practice in managing a classroom, engaging students, and finding ways to make learning fun and accessible. It also helps me develop strong communication and organizational skills, along with the patience and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Novato, CA

Madalitso M.

5.0

Mada is a skilled, experienced, thoughtful caregiver. She took care of my 9-month-old son over several weeks. Mada came to my home prepared to bond and support my son's social, emotional, and physical development. For example, she wore a special necklace that immediately caught his attention and led...

- Althea W.

Kaitlyn C.

5.0

I have worked with Kaitlyn for the past 2 1/2 years. She is a very Compassionate and caring person. She is efficient and pays great attention to detail. She is very artistic and fun and is a bundle of energy. She enjoys teaching, has a passion for cooking and health. She is someone I know I can...

- Darcy M.

Rubi E.

5.0

Rubi has cared for our now 3 year old boy since he was 1 year old. She is a deeply empathetic, nurturing and responsible caregiver who we have been very fortunate to work with! Rubi has been a pillar for our family, showing up reliably without fail, communicating clearly about Russell and always...

- Lauren A.

Lauren C.

5.0

Lauren sat for our three kiddos for a date night and wow, she was fantastic! Punctual, professional, asked amazing questions, calm, and at ease.

- Alexandra H.

Kim H.

5.0

Kim has been wonderful with our toddler and is a lovely person in general. She even tidies up and shows genuine affection to our dog. Punctual, dependable, and she stayed late without hesitation when I broke the water main and had to scramble around before dark. I trust her completely and recommend...

- Justin G.

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Ratings for Novato, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Novato, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.